Vehicle problems by component
1,590,876 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by the component owners reported. Last verified Aug 7, 2026.
Electrical System
226,236 complaints across 60+ vehicles
Power Train
199,333 complaints across 60+ vehicles
Engine
156,373 complaints across 60+ vehicles
Air Bags
140,206 complaints across 60+ vehicles
Steering
125,883 complaints across 60+ vehicles
Engine and Engine Cooling
97,994 complaints across 60+ vehicles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
81,617 complaints across 60+ vehicles
Structure
80,571 complaints across 60+ vehicles
Vehicle Speed Control
67,042 complaints across 60+ vehicles
Suspension
65,489 complaints across 60+ vehicles
Service Brakes
65,227 complaints across 60+ vehicles
Fuel/propulsion System
49,646 complaints across 60+ vehicles
Exterior Lighting
44,055 complaints across 60+ vehicles
Fuel System, Gasoline
39,010 complaints across 60+ vehicles
Visibility
33,553 complaints across 60+ vehicles
Seat Belts
20,184 complaints across 60+ vehicles
Tires
19,600 complaints across 60+ vehicles
Forward Collision Avoidance
17,526 complaints across 60+ vehicles
Seats
14,907 complaints across 60+ vehicles
Visibility/wiper
14,093 complaints across 60+ vehicles
Electronic Stability Control (esc)
11,960 complaints across 60+ vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages
10,354 complaints across 60+ vehicles
Wheels
6,577 complaints across 54+ vehicles
Equipment
5,181 complaints across 40+ vehicles
Most complained-about vehicles
| Vehicle | Complaints | Most reported problem |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Ford Fusion | 5,126 | Steering |
| 2012 Ford Focus | 3,759 | Power Train |
| 2000 Ford Focus | 3,686 | Electrical System |
| 2011 Hyundai Sonata | 3,371 | Steering |
| 1995 Ford Windstar | 3,326 | Engine and Engine Cooling |
| 2002 Ford Explorer | 3,294 | Power Train |
| 2013 Ford F-150 | 2,969 | Power Train |
| 2007 Toyota Camry | 2,885 | Vehicle Speed Control |
| 2010 Toyota Prius | 2,820 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic |
| 2011 Ford Fusion | 2,783 | Steering |
| 1997 Ford F-150 | 2,758 | Engine and Engine Cooling |
| 2013 Ford Escape | 2,742 | Engine |
| 2017 Ford Escape | 2,649 | Engine |
| 2014 Jeep Cherokee | 2,639 | Power Train |
| 2014 Ford Focus | 2,592 | Power Train |
Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle were sold.